Worried about SIBO?

Start at the Beginning

We will NOT suggest SIBO testing without ensuring other functional causes are ruled out first. We want to choose the route to manage your symptoms with the simplest, safest measures first.

Each case is individual

In our comprehensive initial assessment, we take a detailed history, diving deep into understanding your symptoms. Our goal is to understand the underlying issue so we can solve it. 

Rule out Common Disorders

Many times we find patients haven’t yet had appropriate screening. We will work with your family doctor or gastroenterologist to ensure celiac disease, IBD and IBS have been ruled out.

Other things we frequently see missed include pelvic floor dysfunction, chronic constipation, gastric motility issues, food sensitivities, and so much more. It’s VERY important these all get ruled out first because our current diagnostic tools for SIBO are not as accurate as other tests.

How the Gut Functions

The problem with SIBO is, the symptoms often mimic other diseases like IBS. IBS is a REAL condition with REAL options for management. It’s likely we will start there before moving on to SIBO testing. We do this to ensure nothing is missed; the test for SIBO isn’t as sensitive or specific as we would like – so this is an important first step.

Your Nutrition Plan

At Ignite, we have created a unique system called our ‘4 Pillar Plan™’ for managing IBS, functional gut disorders and structural gut disorders.

Based on your symptoms we will create a personalized approach to help you start feeling better – fast.

Our goal is to get you feeling 70-80% better, 70-80% of the time within the first month. If we don’t hit those targets, then we begin to consider other causes of significant bloating, constipation or diarrhea. Dependant on remaining symptoms, this may also include a work up for SIBO.

Working with your Doctor

At Ignite, we are able to act as coordinators for the test. We will work with your physician regarding diagnosis and treatment – with a team approach.

Setting You Up for Success

Through testing, treatment, & diagnosis, our dietitians are here to support you. The challenge with SIBO treatment and nutrition is, there is not yet a lot of evidence about the best ways to manage symptoms. However, it appears a healthy balanced diet, or a modified low FODMAP diet can help to prevent symptoms long term.

Our goal is to get you feeling as good as possible. There’s still a lot of research needed to fully understand SIBO, however we’re here to help you feel as good as possible and have the best quality of life – without crazy restrictive diets like you read about online.